M4.5 earthquake — 71 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 71 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on Jul 30, 2026 at 09:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.220, -173.183 |
| Time | Jul 30, 09:35 UTC |
| Location | 71 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti2a |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 190 km | Aug 25, 15:15 UTC | 258 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 244 km | Aug 24, 10:19 UTC | 218 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.